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The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD

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The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD

The Hobbit: The Motion Picture Trilogy Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD

Score composed by Howard Shore / arr. various, ed. Bill Galliford

Level: 2--3

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Instrumentalists will delight in this collection, which features thematic interpretations of 28 selections from Howard Shore's brilliant scores to The Hobbit motion picture trilogy. Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from the Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. This beautifully produced folio features an array of colorful photos from the film. Titles: My Dear Frodo * Old Friends * Axe or Sword? * The Adventure Begins * Warg-scouts * A Good Omen * Song of the Lonely Mountain * Dreaming of Bag End * A Very Respectable Hobbit * Erebor * The Dwarf Lords * Beorn * The Woodland Realm * Feast of Starlight * Bard and Family * Lake-town * Girion and Bard * House of Durin * Smaug * I See Fire * Beyond the Forest * The Gathering of the Clouds * Mithril * Sons of Durin * The Return Journey * The Last Goodbye * Ironfoot.

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Series: Pop Instrumental Solo Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 44
ISBN10: 1-4706-3463-5
ISBN13: 978-1-4706-3463-6
UPC: 038081520773
SKU: 00-42618
Instrumentation: Viola

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About the Composer: Howard Shore

Howard Shore is a composer whose work across film, television, and concert music has earned him three Academy Awards and widespread recognition for his ability to create sweeping, thematically rich scores. His music for the Lord of the Rings trilogy set a new standard for fantasy film composition, establishing a musical language that draws on classical orchestration, leitmotif development, and world-building through sound. Shore's scores for The Hobbit trilogy expand this musical universe with new themes while honoring the connections to Middle-earth established in his earlier work, demonstrating his skill at both continuity and innovation within a shared fictional world.

As a composer, Shore has worked extensively across genres and formats, from intimate chamber pieces to massive orchestral productions. His approach to film music emphasizes clarity of melody, harmonic sophistication, and the structural integrity that allows themes to stand alone as concert pieces. For music educators and students, Shore's writing offers a masterclass in how thematic material can be developed, varied, and orchestrated across different instrumental combinations while maintaining emotional coherence.

Why we love this

These arrangements give violists a chance to play recognizable, beautifully crafted melodies from scores that were specifically designed with orchestral richness in mind. The 28-selection arrangement provides substantial material for programming without forcing students to learn unfamiliar styles; the themes are singable, the harmonic language is clear, and the recorded accompaniments are genuinely musical partners rather than click tracks.

What to expect

Majestic and intimate by turns. Some themes carry the weight of epic adventure and dwarf kingdoms; others are tender reflections on home and loss. Throughout, Shore's writing maintains a sense of grandeur even in quiet moments, and the recorded accompaniments provide lush harmonic support that makes a single viola sound like it belongs in a full orchestra.

Who it's for

Violists at the early intermediate level (grades 2-3) who want to play recognizable film music with real musical substance. This collection works well for students in ensemble classes, studio recitals, or young musicians preparing for auditions who need material that sounds impressive without exceeding their technical range.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen to the film versions before rehearsing. Shore's orchestration includes subtle doublings and countermelodies that inform the solo part; hearing the original context helps you shape phrases with the composer's intent in mind.
  • Shape individual themes as you would a classical melody. Many of Shore's themes work best when you establish a clear phrase arch and allow the recorded accompaniment to breathe with you rather than simply keeping time against it.
  • Pay attention to the dynamic landscape within each piece. Shore builds intensity through orchestration in the films; translate this into your solo interpretation by planning your own dynamic trajectory independent of where the recording might sit.

How to use it

Feature this collection on a pops concert or a film music showcase, where it can anchor a set of fantasy and adventure themes. The breadth of material also makes it useful for solo recital programming; you might pair one or two selections with other contemporary film scores or mix them into a program that explores how composers use leitmotif across different media.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining long-line melodies with consistent tone quality across phrase boundaries
  • Interpreting dynamic nuance and phrasing without a conductor's gesture
  • Responding musically to recorded accompaniments in real time
  • Reading and performing at a consistent tempo across moderate tempo variations
  • Building confidence with recognizable, concert-length repertoire

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